200+ satellites launched: Ariane 5 surpasses key milestone on its latest dual-payload success
Telecommunications satellites for two major Arianespace customers – Japan’s SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation and Avanti Communications of the UK – were orbited today on a record-breaking flight for the launch services provider.
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Soyuz Flight VS18
launch date
March 9, 2018
Payload(s)
O3b MEO satellite, O3b MEO satellite, O3b MEO satellite, O3b MEO satellite
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200+ satellites launched: Ariane 5 surpasses key milestone on its latest dual-payload success
Telecommunications satellites for two major Arianespace customers – Japan’s SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation and Avanti Communications of the UK – were orbited today on a record-breaking flight for the launch services provider.
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